176 low cake recipes

Light yet delicious chocolate raspberry roll cake. The creamy and fruity filling is made with skim ricotta cheese and fresh raspberries, the cake is made with flour, cocoa powder and egg substitute. It's much lighter than a classic roll cake, but without losing any flavor.

Low-fat no-bake cheesecake built on cottage cheese and gelatin, topped with fresh strawberries and raspberries. Heart-shaped Valentine's-ready dessert that skips the cream cheese and the oven.

No-cook tofu cheesecake with a Grape-Nuts crust sweetened by apple juice concentrate and honey-vanilla filling. Dairy-free, vegetarian, and richer the longer it chills.

Low-cal pineapple cheese pie blends low-fat cottage cheese with crushed pineapple and gelatin, baked over a wheat germ base. A high-protein, sugar-free dessert with crustless cheesecake vibes.

Low-calorie banana French toast made with egg substitute and reduced-calorie bread, topped with vanilla yogurt and pan-seared banana slices. A lighter brunch that still satisfies.

Mini almond cheesecakes with a ground almond crust, no-bake cream cheese filling, and fresh peach puree sauce. Light, frozen, and individually portioned.

Rice cakes topped with reduced-fat cream cheese, mandarin oranges, kiwi, and fresh strawberries. A colorful, low-fat no-cook snack ready in 10 minutes.

Meringues aux noix: light, low-calorie nut meringue cookies with chopped hazelnuts, honey, and amaretto. Crisp, airy French-style cookies that crackle and dissolve.

Lighter honey vanilla cheesecake made with reduced-fat cream cheese, cottage cheese, and fat-free ricotta on a gingersnap crust. Sweetened with honey instead of sugar and baked with steam for a silky, crack-free top.

Vegan Black Forest cake with whole wheat pastry flour, applesauce, and a kirsch syrup. Cashew-tofu icing replaces dairy whipped cream. Three layers of chocolate cake, cherries, and creamy frosting.

Crispy baked capellini pancake topped with a sweet-spicy serrano and bell pepper relish. Vegetarian side dish with crunchy golden edges and a kick of heat.

No-bake orange cheesecake with cottage cheese, banana, orange juice, and gelatin on a bran-crumb crust. A lighter, low-calorie dessert topped with fresh citrus and berries.

Classic French yule log cake with chocolate meringue buttercream, caramel mushrooms, and orange-almond sponge. This stunning Buche de Noel is a traditional Christmas centerpiece.

Poke-style chocolate brownies soaked with condensed milk and chocolate syrup, topped with crushed walnuts and chocolate whipped cream. A fudgy, no-fuss crowd pleaser.

Chinese BBQ pork buns (cha siu bao): pillowy steamed white buns stuffed with diced char siu in a glossy oyster-hoisin-soy glaze. Classic Cantonese dim sum at home.

Watch this decadent cake recipe disappear swiftly. With its thick frosting and rich chocolate layers, it's a huge hit at any event.